How to make a great listing on Gecko!

Here at Gecko, we’re passionate about two things. Doing our bit for the environment and helping you, our customers, make cash – and make it quick!

Today we’re going to run you through the most important steps for you to get the most bang for your buck!

1. Is it in the right category?

This may seem like an obvious question, but is your item actually in the right category? Someone would expect to find a dress, costume and shoes in the ‘clothes and accessories’ category so be sure to put it in there!

2. Make sure someone would actually search for that title

Again, if someone you wouldn’t think to search for something ‘Beautiful dress from TopShop’s Seventeenth Annual Spring Collection’ (you get our point!) then it’s probably best not to list it as that…

Most of the time people search for broad terms such as “formal dress”, “black dress” and so forth, so be sure to have some key terms within your listing so that it can be found easily!

3. Is your price appropriate?

Yes, there is such a thing as too cheap. If you have a product that you spent a few pay checks saving up for, then be sure to list it for a little bit extra.

If something is too cheap, this can often be a deterrent as potential borrowers are worried that there may be something wrong with the product… Likewise, don’t have something that wasn’t that expensive listed too high.

If you’re unsure what is a good price to rent something, get into contact with us! We’d love to help you out!

4. A good description is important

A good description is important! A funny description is great but make sure it still informs the potential borrower of things they may need to know.

Is the dress ‘true to size’ or is it stretchy? Do those 150 chairs you’ve listed need to be transported via a larger van opposed to a car?

If there’s something you’d want to know about the product, prior to borrowing it, then be sure to add it!

5. Upload in a square format

We always recommend uploading your listing in a square format to allow our borrowers to see the whole item in its truest form.

After all, you work those angles, why shouldn’t your product?!

6. Show the product while it’s in use

Show us your candid shots! That photo of you in the Nemo costume or that adorable shot of the donut wall at a baby shower, are always the listings that get the most hits!

So, go ahead. Upload that somewhat cringeworthy photo of you in the banana costume and give the people what they want!

7. Stock images aren’t the best

Candid shots are where it’s at. Scrap the classic stock photos which don’t often show the true reality of the product and show us the shots you upload to your ‘gram!

Questions?

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us via the link below! https://gecko.rent/en/contact-us